E95: Dale Devon Scheanette aka The Bathtub Killer

This week Beth and Wendy tell the story of Dale Devon Scheanette, a black man who became known as the "Bathtub Killer" after two women at the same apartment complex in Arlington, TX in 1996 were found dead in half-filled bathtubs. We dive into the stats (7:42), the setting (9:31), the killers early life (15:38) and the timeline (18:20). Then, we get into the investigation & arrest (35:20) followed by "Where are they now?" (39:52). We get into our Take Aways (44:30) and some tips on how not to get murdered (45:58). Lastly some shout outs (51:50). Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/ We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod Please send any questions or comments to [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show! Want to Support the show? You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars! You can make a donation on the Cash App https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod Or become a monthly Patron through our Podbean Patron page https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod Articles/Websites ClarkProsecutor.Org. (n.d.). Dale Devon Scheanette. Retrieved 10/2/2020 from http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/scheanette1146.htm Associated Press. (02/10/2009). Man Tied to “Bathtub Slayings” Executed. NBCDFW. Retrieved 10/03/2020 from https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/bathtub-killer-executed/1886242/ Carson, David. (02/11/2009). Execution Report: Dale Scheanette. Texas Execution Information Center. Retrieved 10/03/2020 from http://www.txexecutions.org/reports/430.asp Wikipedia contributors. (09/20/2020). Chima Simone. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 10/03/2020 from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chima_Simone&oldid=979336260 Tharp, Robert. (09/18/1996). Woman found dead, bound in a bathtub in Arlington. Star-Telegram. Retrieved 10/3/2020 from https://www.newspapers.com/image/646424819/ Santa Maria Times. (12/26/1996). Second woman found slain in tub. Retrieved 10/3/2020 from https://www.newspapers.com/image/446515702 The Associated Press. (12/27/1996). Murders worry residents of Texas apartment building. The Californian. Retrieved 10/3/2020 from https://www.newspapers.com/image/515442857/ Gonzales, Christy. (4/9/1999). Recent assault linked to 1996 bathtub slayings. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved 10/3/2020 from https://www.newspapers.com/image/649060668/ WFAA Staff. (02/05/2015). 19 years later, 'bathtub killer' survivor speaks. WFAA.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices